The vasodilator drug Minoxidil differs from Hydralazine in that Minoxidil:
A. is a more potent arteriolar dilator.
B. is indicated for patients who respond to triple therapy with other drug combinations.
C. seldom produces any serious adverse effects.
D. is given in usual doses of 60 to 100 mg per day in combination with a diuretic and beta-blocker.
Answer: A
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